From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 24, 2026Sources
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The short version
An RN in Crowley described med-surg assignments running 6:1, so you can picture the load before you interview.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-18Source: glassdoor.comNurses describe the clinical mix as varied enough to keep critical thinking sharp rather than routine.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026-09-18Source: glassdoor.comStaff point to peer teamwork and coworker support as the part of the job that holds up.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026-09-18Source: glassdoor.com
Nursing here
- Nurse-to-patient
1:6
Ochsner Acadia General Hospital · employer research
The units
Med Surg
Ochsner Lafayette General · Crowley, LA
A registered nurse in Crowley reported a nurse-to-patient staffing ratio of 6:1.
- Reported ratio
- 6:1
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Staffing and workload ratios
- A Crowley RN reported that ratios reach 6:1 and pay does not match the heavy workload, though the clinical variety allows strong use of critical thinking skills.
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As of 2026-09-18Source: glassdoor.com- Workplace culture and teamwork
- Staff value strong peer teamwork and community-oriented coworker support across regional facilities.
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As of 2026-09-18Source: glassdoor.com- Compensation satisfaction
- Employees frequently cite lower-than-market base pay and limited raises relative to the job demands.
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As of 2026-09-18Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Reviews repeatedly say base pay lags the market and raises are limited compared with the workload.
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As of 2026-09-18Source: glassdoor.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
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Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Ochsner-Lafayette-General-Reviews-E27897.htm
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